The Afrobeats Power Ranking for February 2025 is here, and it’s got some major shakeups! With streaming dominance, social media hype, and chart-topping wins all in play, this list highlights who’s ruling the genre and which rising stars are making waves.
Tyla Dominates, Wizkid Falls & Seyi Vibez Surges
South African star Tyla made a massive entry at #1, dethroning former leader Wizkid, who tumbled to #9. Meanwhile, Seyi Vibez skyrocketed from #13 to #3, thanks to his hit Children of Africa EP, and Victony soared from #16 to #5 with Pity This Boy featuring ODUMODUBLVCK.
Top 10 Afrobeats Artists – February 2025
1️⃣ Tyla (982 points) – NEW ENTRY: Push 2 Start Remix (feat. Sean Paul) took over global charts and TikTok.
2️⃣ Rema (541.09 points) – Held steady, still a top player.
3️⃣ Seyi Vibez (505.19 points) – Up 10 spots with Children of Africa EP.
4️⃣ Asake (288.71 points) – Climbing steadily, keeping his streak alive.
5️⃣ Victony (287.38 points) – Biggest mover (+11 spots) with Pity This Boy.
6️⃣ Burna Boy (263.92 points) – Down 4 spots, still a heavyweight.
7️⃣ ODUMODUBLVCK (199.25 points) – New entry with Pity This Boy.
8️⃣ Ayra Starr (198.94 points) – Slipping slightly, but still in the mix.
9️⃣ Wizkid (161.68 points) – Fell from #1, no new releases in February hurt his ranking.
🔟 Ruger (132.30 points) – Up from #14, hustle paying off.
Biggest Climbers & Fallers
🚀 Tyla (Unranked to #1) – Push 2 Start Remix is a global sensation.
🚀 Seyi Vibez (#13 to #3) – Children of Africa EP dominates.
🚀 Victony (#16 to #5) – Pity This Boy is raw, real, and viral.
❌ Wizkid (#1 to #9) – No new music, momentum slowed.
❌ TML Vibez (#4 to #17) – Lost steam after a strong January.
New Kid on the Block: Kunmie’s Viral Takeover
Afrobeats’ freshest breakout star, Kunmie, debuted at #16 with 71 points. His love song Arike (released Feb 15) exploded on TikTok (186K+ videos) and racked up 7M+ Spotify streams in under a month. It hit #2 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart and #1 in Nigeria’s Viral 50. His EP Before We Became Strangers, featuring I Admit and Majekaja, further cemented his rise.
What’s the Vibe?
This ranking shows a shift in Afrobeats—OGs like Wizkid and Burna Boy are losing ground, while Tyla, Seyi Vibez, and Kunmie are redefining the scene. The globalization of Afrobeats is real, and collabs, street jams, and viral hits are shaping the sound.
Check out the full Afrobeats Power Ranking for February 2025 here.
